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1.  Singapore: Thousands of Singaporeans attended the preview of the National Day Parade (NDP). A behind-the-scenes report on the motivation of participants, both veteran and first timers. Sound bite of Abu Bakar Mohd Noor, contingent leader, Keppel Shipyard and other NDP participants. (00:02:32)

2.  Singapore: After more than a two month delay, the public inquiry into the Nicoll Highway collapse is due to start on Monday at the Subordinate Court. (00:04:53)

3.  Singapore: Some 300 secondary school students from Crescents Girls' School will no longer need to lug books to school as the school launched a pilot program to equip students with the world's first tablet personal computer (PC).  Sound bites of Lim Soon Jinn, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Heuristix Lab, Josef Tan Hua Hui, Geography teacher, parent Michael Tang and Crescents Girls' students. (00:06:27)

4.  Singapore: Young People's Action Party (PAP) School has been set up to nurture future leaders and to inculcate a sense of history amongst its members. Sound bites of Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Young PAP Chairman and Elaina Chong, Young PAP Member. (00:08:59)

5.  Singapore: The Southeast Community Development Council (CDC) campfire was held at the East Coast Lagoon area to celebrate multi- racialism in Singapore and National Day. Sound bite of participants of the campfire. (00:10:23)

6.  Pakistan: Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has condemned a suicide bomb attack on Prime Minister-designate, Shaukat Aziz who survived the assassination attempt. Sound bite of security officer Captain Zafar and Mr Shaukat Aziz. (00:15:31)

7.  Iraq: Talks to secure the release of seven hostages held by Iraqi militants, Black Banners, have begun. (00:17:37)

8.  Japan: Japanese doctors have finally diagnosed Crown Princess Masako with adjustment disorder. (00:18:16)

9.  Singapore: A driver lost control of his car and rammed into a bus stop along Braddell Road. (00:18:47)

10.  Singapore: A blind Thai teenager has regained his eyesight after ground breaking tooth and eye surgery at the Singapore Eye Centre. Sound bite of Assoc Prof Donald Tan, Deputy Director of Singapore National Eye Centre and the patient. (00:19:07)

11.  Singapore: A new computer game can teach players on how to play their part in fighting terrorism.

12.  Sports: Japan is through to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup after beating Jordan 4-3 on penalties. (00:24:50)

13.  Sports: Asian Cup host China thrashed Iraq 3-0 in a feisty quarter final to book their place in the semi-finals. (00:25:26)

14.  Sports: In the other play-off, jubilant Bahrain managed to oust Uzbekistan through a 4-3 penalty shootout victory.  (00:26:18)

15.  Sports: AC Milan has unveiled its new jersey ahead of tonight's Champions World Series match with Manchester United. (00:27:10)

16.  Sports: In the quarter finals of the Toronto Masters tennis tournament, Roger Federer defeated Frenchman Fabrice Santoro. (00:27:57)

17.  Singapore: Singapore's National Day celebrations last night kicked off with a mammoth concert by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra featuring 2 300 performers.  (00:28:42)

18.  Singapore: Singaporeans who were at the National Day Parade preview were treated to a dazzling fireworks display. (00:29:18)